不要流淚 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 鄭俊弘

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "不要流淚" (Don't Shed Tears) by Fred Cheng, a captivating song from the TVB drama "Forensic Heroes IV" that beautifully blends a unique European musical style with a message of resilience. This track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Cantonese through its poignant lyrics about overcoming adversity and finding strength, all set to a distinctive and engaging rhythm.

[English]

Turns out that the feelings accumulated over the years can be cut off in half a second

Those feelings, had they been truly sincere, how can we be sure

...

Once, promises were so genuine, scenes leaving behind physical proof

After parting, who’s willing to open up about the unspoken truth

If the sky and sea are vast, I’d still want to chase after you

Leaving, the sadness will slowly fade away

How could feelings be selfish? Don’t accept gifts that are given reluctantly

Life is full of setbacks and sighs

Time deeply records love’s evidence

Find yourself again; in a lifetime, don’t shed tears

...

Restore a calm, unchanged expression, and cut ties with you here

Those feelings, had they been truly sincere, how can we be sure

...

Once, promises were so genuine, scenes leaving behind physical proof

After parting, who’s willing to open up the unfulfilled heartbreak story

If the sky and sea are vast, I’d still want to chase after you

Leaving, the sadness will slowly fade away

How could feelings be selfish? Don’t accept gifts that are given reluctantly

Life is full of setbacks and sighs

Time deeply records love’s evidence

Find yourself again; in a lifetime, don’t shed tears

Find yourself again; in a lifetime, don’t shed tears

...

[Chinese]

原來年月堆積的感情 可半秒撇清

那些感覺 有真心過 如何確定

從前承諾多麼的真誠 場景遺留物證

離別以後 誰願翻開未言明的真相內情

如果 天空海闊有你想追

離開 傷心總會慢慢過去

情感 怎可以自私 施捨的也別收取

人生 都少不免挫折唏噓

時光 深刻的愛錄下證據

重新 找得到自己 一生不要掉眼淚

還原平靜不改的表情 就此與你撇清

那些感覺 有真心過 如何確定

從前承諾多麼的真誠 場景遺留物證

離別以後 誰願翻開未完成的心痛劇情

如果 天空海闊有你想追

離開 傷心總會慢慢過去

情感 怎可以自私 施捨的也別收取

人生 都少不免挫折唏噓

時光 深刻的愛錄下證據

重新 找得到自己 一生不要掉眼淚

重新 找得到自己 一生不要掉眼淚

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
感情 /gǎn qíng/ B1	noun - emotion, feeling
真心 /zhēn xīn/ B2	noun - sincerity, genuine feelings
承諾 /chéng nuò/ B2	noun - promise
離別 /lí bié/ B2	noun - parting, farewell
傷心 /shāng xīn/ A2	adjective - heartbroken, sad
挫折 /cuò zhé/ B2	noun - setback, frustration
時光 /shí guāng/ B1	noun - time, era
證據 /zhèng jù/ B2	noun - evidence, proof
重拾 /chóng shí/ B2	verb - to pick up again, to regain
自己 /zì jǐ/ A1	pronoun - oneself, oneself
眼淚 /yǎn lèi/ A2	noun - tears
放下 /fàng xià/ B2	verb - to put down, to let go
追 /zhuī/ A2	verb - to chase, to pursue

Key Grammar Structures

• 可半秒撇清

  ➔ Modal verb + verb (can + verb)

  ➔ The phrase uses the modal verb "可" (can/able to) with the verb "撇清" (to clarify or separate), expressing the ability to quickly forget or distance oneself.

• 情感 怎可以自私

  ➔ Question word "怎" + can + verb structure

  ➔ The phrase uses the question word "怎" (how) to question the possibility or appropriateness of acting selfishly in emotional context.

• 重新 找得到自己

  ➔ Verb + 重新 + verb phrase

  ➔ Using "重新" (again) before the verb "找得到" (can find) emphasizes the act of rediscovering oneself after a period of confusion or loss.

• 人生 都少不免挫折唏噓

  ➔ Subject + 都 + 不免 + noun

  ➔ The structure "都少不免" (all tend to inevitably) expresses that obstacles and sighs are unavoidable parts of life.

• 時光 深刻的愛錄下證據

  ➔ Noun + 的 + adjective/noun + verb + object

  ➔ The phrase "深刻的愛" (deep love) functions as a noun modifier, with "錄下證據" (record evidence) indicating that love leaves a lasting memory or proof.